For those of you who have not met Vala, she is an essential cog in the workings of Ginger Twist Studio. Within her inner knitty circle, she is better known as the ‘Knitting Empress.’ I must get this job title added to her next batch of business cards! This Icelandic native has been knitting since childhood and crocheting for about 10 years. Vala came to Edinburgh for Uni and this lovely city sucked her in (as it did me).

Class in Action

She has been teaching knitting and crochet professionally for 5 years now. Vala has taught at K1 Yarns, and was one of the teachers at the Edinburgh Yarn Festival (her class sold out in 15 minutes!!). So never fear ladies and gents, you are in calm and capable hands. Vala is everything is a knitting teacher should be: patient, kind, inspiring and understanding. Featured below is one of her pupils learning Fair Isle earlier this evening.

Ever modest of her accomplishments, I feel obliged to brag for her. This lady is obsessed with Cafés, and needs to go every day in order to gain inspiration. Lovecrumbs is one of her favourites (mine too!).

The Knitting Empress herself

So don’t be at all intimidated. All of Vala’s classes are very easygoing, full of tea and nice chats. Come round to the shop if you fancy booking yourself a space. Later kittens!

One Response to “First Workshop”

Vala taught me to knit just over a year ago at the ripe old age of 51, she is a fantastic teacher. As a result I am obsessed with learning as much as possible as quickly as possible since I started so late. Vala can teach anyone to knit, I am living proof ! I continue to take lessons with Vala, she is a fountain of knowledge !